What's Happened in Ferguson Since Michael Brown's Death: A Timeline

A grand jury's decision in Ferguson, Missouri, may open or end the latest chapter in the shooting death of unarmed teenager Michael Brown. The residents of Ferguson and much of the country are waiting to see if the grand jury will hand down an indictment of the cop who shot Brown -- something that may be announced at any time.

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A crowd is stopped by police as they were trying to reach the scene where 18-year-old Michael Brown was fatally shot by police in Ferguson, Mo., near St. Louis on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2014.

Mid-day on Saturday, Aug. 9, police officer Darren Wilson encounters Michael Brown, 18, and a friend as they walk down a street. Brown is shot to death.

Sunday, August 10:

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Meghan O'Donnell, 29, from St. Louis, prays at the spot where Michael Brown was killed, Aug. 10, 2014, in Ferguson, Mo.

St. Louis County Police Chief Joe Belmar says during a news conference that Brown was unarmed. Belmar says there was a struggle in which Brown reached for the gun of the officer, who at the time was not identified.

Brown's parents hire an attorney who represented the family of Trayvon Martin, Benjamin Crump.

Monday, August 11:

People gather outside the Ferguson Police Department, leading to several arrests. The FBI announces it will conduct a parallel investigation. Meanwhile, the St. Louis County Police Department says that it will release the name of the officer accused of shooting Brown by the next day. The parents of Brown hold a news conference demanding justice for their son.

The first day of school is canceled in Jennings, near Ferguson.

Police used tear gas to disperse crowds that gathered on West Florissant Avenue.

Tuesday, August 12:

Police announced additional arrests from events the prior evening. St. Louis County Police Department says it will not release the name of the officer who shot Brown, due to threats. Protesters provide a list of demands related to the Brown investigation. The Rev. Al Sharpton speaks to the family of Brown.

President Obama released a written statement. "The death of Michael Brown is heartbreaking, and Michelle and I send our deepest condolences to his family and his community at this very difficult time."

Protests continue for the third night as Missouri Gov. Jay Nixon, St. Louis Mayor Francis Slay and other leaders gather.

Wednesday, August 13:

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A man watches as police walk through a cloud of smoke during a clash with protesters, Aug. 13, 2014, in Ferguson, Mo.

The prosecutor's office revealed that Brown had no criminal record. The U.S. Justice Department opened a federal civil rights investigation into the shooting.

Police detain two reporters at McDonald's: one from the Washington Post and another from the Huffington Post.

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Protesters raise their hands in front of police atop an armored vehicle in Ferguson, Mo. on Aug. 13, 2014.